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In reply to the discussion: Can we agree to ban the weapon used by the mass murderer? [View all]rjsquirrel
(4,762 posts)anything.
If we severely restrict access to all semi_auto long guns and related ammo we don't need to fuss with this diversionary definitional BS.
Not even a ban is needed. You just need to spend 6 months going through a rigorous background check and annual training and mental health certification. Like owning an airplane.
And of course all gun owners need to be required to carry a multimillion dollar liability policy attached to their guns, not their persons. If your fun is then used in a crime because you solder or let it be stolen or borrowed or lost, you don't get indemnity and you go bankrupt from the fines and liability.
Make gun owners and gun companies liable for their costs. Treat gun companies and dealers like cigarette companies. Make them carry the cost of their business fully.
We are coming. We will get the Supreme Court under President Hillary Clinton and a lot of us will demand anti-gun views as a litmus test.
My views are held by a majority of Americans. A large majority.